Modern Drummer Magazine

Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers. Every month MD features entertaining interviews with the world’s most popular drummers from all styles of music; interviews that delve into playing techniques, equipment, and musical concepts. The publication also reports on industry trends and activities, plus new drum products, publications, and recordings, and industry events. A roster of over 35 educational departments, authored by leaders in the field, offers readers practical playing tips and advice on topics that encompass all phases of drumming.

Introducing…

Modern Drummer Magazine

Carter Beauford Replica Kit

Going to the Movies, with Peter Erskine

The Muscle-Bound Myth and Weight Training for Drummers

NEW and NOTABLE

Evans Snare Tune-Up Kit (UV1 & Calftone)

Innovative Percussion A7X Stick

UNLIMITED CHAD

RICK RUBIN • THE LEGENDARY PRODUCER TALKS ABOUT CHAD SMITH, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, AND UNLIMITED LOVE.

CLAYTON CAMERON • Tapping into, and brushing up, on Perfect Time

Martin Bulloch of Mogwai

Behind the Legends

Concepts for Beginners

Bob Moses Drum Wisdom: The 8/8 Concept

“Essential Dialog” for Creative Percussion Controllers

Chad Smith’s Red Hot Chili Peppers Audition

Past Masters of Rock… Absorb, Adapt & Adopt!

Transcriptions: • “Salute to Kareem,” Mother’s Milk; “Suck my Kiss,” Blood Sugar Sex Magik; “Breaking the Girl,” Blood Sugar Sex Magik; “Readymade,” Stadium Arcadium; “Dark Necessities,” The Getaway;

Sarah Thawer: Developing, Evolving

Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault • “If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It”

Sandy Nelson • Dec. 1, 1938 - February 14, 2022

Sonor’s Steve Smith 30th Anniversary drumset